Louisville rallies past Michigan for title

April 9, 2013 1:33 AM

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Louisville guard Kevin Ware holds the net after Louisville defeated Michigan 82-76 after the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Louisville guard Kevin Ware holds the net after Louisville defeated Michigan 82-76 after the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in ... more

Louisville players and Louisville head coach Rick Pitino celebrate after defeating Michigan 82-76 after the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) less

Louisville players and Louisville head coach Rick Pitino celebrate after defeating Michigan 82-76 after the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, ... more

Louisville guard Kevin Ware, left, and Louisville guard Peyton Siva (3) embrace after Louisville defeated Michigan during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville won 82-76. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) less

Louisville guard Kevin Ware, left, and Louisville guard Peyton Siva (3) embrace after Louisville defeated Michigan during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game ... more

Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) shoots over Louisville center Gorgui Dieng (10) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) less

Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) shoots over Louisville center Gorgui Dieng (10) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP ... more

Michigan student Haley Schreier, center, watches as University of Michigan has possession of the ball while watching the first half of the NCAA championship game at Good Time Charley's in Ann Arbor, Monday April 8, 2013. Louisville beat Michigan 82-76. (AP Photo/The Detroit News, Elizabeth Conley) less

Michigan student Haley Schreier, center, watches as University of Michigan has possession of the ball while watching the first half of the NCAA championship game at Good Time Charley's in Ann Arbor, Monday ... more

Louisville forward Chane Behanan comes down on top of Michigan forward Glenn Robinson III for a foul in the final minutes of the game. Louisville defeated Michigan 82-76 to win the NCAA Division I National Championship on Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal Constitution, Curtis Compton) less

Louisville forward Chane Behanan comes down on top of Michigan forward Glenn Robinson III for a foul in the final minutes of the game. Louisville defeated Michigan 82-76 to win the NCAA Division I National ... more

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Michigan forward Mitch McGary reacts as the Wolverines fall to Louisville 82-76 in the NCAA Division I National Championship on Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal Constitution, Curtis Compton) less

Michigan forward Mitch McGary reacts as the Wolverines fall to Louisville 82-76 in the NCAA Division I National Championship on Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal Constitution, Curtis ... more

Louisville forward Chane Behanan embraces head coach Rick Pitino who gives him a pat on the back after defeating Michigan to win the NCAA Division I National Championship on Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville beat Michigan 82-76 for NCAA title. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal Constitution, Curtis Compton) less

Louisville forward Chane Behanan embraces head coach Rick Pitino who gives him a pat on the back after defeating Michigan to win the NCAA Division I National Championship on Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. ... more

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 08: Caris LeVert #23, Max Bielfeldt #44, Blake McLimans #22 and Eso Akunne #5 of the Michigan Wolverines sit in the locker room dejected after they lost 82-76 against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Men's Final Four Championship at the Georgia Dome on April 8, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) less

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 08: Caris LeVert #23, Max Bielfeldt #44, Blake McLimans #22 and Eso Akunne #5 of the Michigan Wolverines sit in the locker room dejected after they lost 82-76 against the Louisville ... more

Louisville head coach Rick Pitino cuts the net after his team beat Michigan 82-76 at the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Louisville head coach Rick Pitino cuts the net after his team beat Michigan 82-76 at the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. ... more

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Chane Behanan (21) of the Louisville Cardinals celebrates at the end of an 82-76 victory over Michigan in the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, April 8, 2013. (Mark Cornelison/Lexington Herald-Leader/MCT) less

Chane Behanan (21) of the Louisville Cardinals celebrates at the end of an 82-76 victory over Michigan in the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, April 8, 2013. ... more

Luke Hancock (11) of the Louisville Cardinals celebrates following an 82-76 victory over Michigan in the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georiga, Monday, April 8, 2013. (Mark Cornelison/Lexington Herald-Leader/MCT) less

Luke Hancock (11) of the Louisville Cardinals celebrates following an 82-76 victory over Michigan in the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georiga, Monday, April 8, 2013. (Mark ... more

Louisville forward Chane Behanan (21) reacts after defeating Michigan after the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville won 82-76. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Louisville forward Chane Behanan (21) reacts after defeating Michigan after the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville ... more

Louisville forward Chane Behanan (21) reacts after defeating Michigan after the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville won 82-76. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Louisville forward Chane Behanan (21) reacts after defeating Michigan after the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. Louisville ... more

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 08: Chane Behanan (top) #21 and Montrezl Harrell #24 of the Louisville Cardinals celebrate after they won 82-76 against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2013 NCAA Men's Final Four Championship at the Georgia Dome on April 8, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) less

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 08: Chane Behanan (top) #21 and Montrezl Harrell #24 of the Louisville Cardinals celebrate after they won 82-76 against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2013 NCAA Men's Final Four ... more

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 08: Peyton Siva #3 of the Louisville Cardinals celebrate with teammates after they won 82-76 against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2013 NCAA Men's Final Four Championship at the Georgia Dome on April 8, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) less

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 08: Peyton Siva #3 of the Louisville Cardinals celebrate with teammates after they won 82-76 against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2013 NCAA Men's Final Four Championship at the ... more

Former Michigan player Juwan Howard walks near the floor before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game between Louisville and Michigan, Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) less

Former Michigan player Juwan Howard walks near the floor before the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game between Louisville and Michigan, Monday, April 8, 2013, in ... more

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Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino leads his team against the Michigan Wolverines in the first half of the NCAA Tournament final at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, April 8, 2013. (Harry E. Walker/MCT) less

Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino leads his team against the Michigan Wolverines in the first half of the NCAA Tournament final at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, April 8, 2013. (Harry ... more

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 08: Peyton Siva #3 of the Louisville Cardinals attempts a dunk in the first half against Glenn Robinson III #1 of the Michigan Wolverines during the 2013 NCAA Men's Final Four Championship at the Georgia Dome on April 8, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Steppig-Pool/Getty Images) less

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 08: Peyton Siva #3 of the Louisville Cardinals attempts a dunk in the first half against Glenn Robinson III #1 of the Michigan Wolverines during the 2013 NCAA Men's Final Four Championship ... more

Chane Behanan (21) of the Louisville Cardinals and Mitch McGary (4) of the Michigan Wolverines battle for the ball in the first half of the NCAA Tournament final at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, April 8, 2013. (Harry E. Walker/MCT) less

Chane Behanan (21) of the Louisville Cardinals and Mitch McGary (4) of the Michigan Wolverines battle for the ball in the first half of the NCAA Tournament final at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, ... more

Louisville center Gorgui Dieng (10) heads to the hoop against the Michigan during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) less

Louisville center Gorgui Dieng (10) heads to the hoop against the Michigan during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP ... more

Louisville center Gorgui Dieng (10) shoots against the Michigan during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) less

Louisville center Gorgui Dieng (10) shoots against the Michigan during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie ... more

Louisville guard Peyton Siva (3) shoots under pressure from Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) and Michigan forward Glenn Robinson III (1) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Louisville guard Peyton Siva (3) shoots under pressure from Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) and Michigan forward Glenn Robinson III (1) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball ... more

Louisville forward Chane Behanan (21) dunks against the Michigan during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) less

Louisville forward Chane Behanan (21) dunks against the Michigan during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chris ... more

A Michigan fan watchtes warm-ups before during the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against the Louisville Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

A Michigan fan watchtes warm-ups before during the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against the Louisville Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) shoots against a Louisville defense during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) shoots against a Louisville defense during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David ... more

University of Michigan student Nate Jones, 20, shaved his head into a Michigan "M" to cheer on his Wolverines against the Louisville Cardinals at the NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship at the Georgia Dome in Atanta, Georgia, Monday, April 8, 2013. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/MCT) less

University of Michigan student Nate Jones, 20, shaved his head into a Michigan "M" to cheer on his Wolverines against the Louisville Cardinals at the NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship at the Georgia ... more

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Louisville guard Russ Smith (2) and Michigan guard Nik Stauskas (11) vie for a loose ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) less

Louisville guard Russ Smith (2) and Michigan guard Nik Stauskas (11) vie for a loose ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 8, 2013, in ... more

Michigan Juniors Janna Kramer, left, and Anna Paneral watch the final moments of the game at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor as Michigan falls to Louisville 82-76 in the NCAA final in Atlanta, Monday April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/The Detroit News, David Guralnick) less

Michigan Juniors Janna Kramer, left, and Anna Paneral watch the final moments of the game at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor as Michigan falls to Louisville 82-76 in the NCAA final in Atlanta, Monday April 8, 2013. ... more

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 08: Chane Behanan #21 of the Louisville Cardinals draws contact in the first half against Mitch McGary #4 of the Michigan Wolverines during the 2013 NCAA Men's Final Four Championship at the Georgia Dome on April 8, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) less

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 08: Chane Behanan #21 of the Louisville Cardinals draws contact in the first half against Mitch McGary #4 of the Michigan Wolverines during the 2013 NCAA Men's Final Four Championship at ... more

The Louisville Cardinals celebrate in post game ceremonies after defeating Michigan 82-76 in the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, April 8, 2013. (Mark Cornelison/Lexington Herald-Leader/MCT) less

The Louisville Cardinals celebrate in post game ceremonies after defeating Michigan 82-76 in the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, April 8, 2013. (Mark ... more